Hogan’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration returning

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Mar 5, 2018 at 2:55 PMMar 5, 2018 at 2:55 PM

State Rep. Kate Hogan will host her eighth annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 16 at the Maynard Country Club, 50 Brown St.

“My annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is the perfect occasion to catch up with friends and neighbors, meet your state and local officials, and support the work of the Boys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley,” said Hogan. “The club benefits kids of all backgrounds by offering a variety of youth-centered programs that empower them to become productive, caring and responsible citizens — all the while never turning away a child unable to pay. If you’re looking to make a difference in our community, join us for a fun evening on March 16 and help raise some ‘green’ for the kids.”

Children pay just $40 per year to come to the club, but it costs approximately $800 per year to support the programs for each child. As a result, many of the budget dollars needed to support these programs comes from grants and fundraisers, such as this.

The event will feature appetizers and a cash bar and Tom O’Carroll, Irish balladeer, will be back providing music entertainment. Admission is free; however, donations at the door are much appreciated.

“We are so grateful for Rep. Hogan’s ongoing and generous support of the Boys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley,” said Rebecca Lynch, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley. “This year we are working together to plan two fun-filled events over the weekend where everyone can support children in our community. Between her reception on Friday night and our 20th annual Road Race the next day, there will be something for everybody.”

This year, Hogan’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration that Friday will kick off a busy St. Patrick’s Day “Weekend” for the Boys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley. On March 17, the club will host its 20th annual Maynard Road Race, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. at the Mill & Main parking lot.

For more information on the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Kristin MacEachern, 617-642-5546, StPatsFR@gmail.com. For more about the Road Race: http://bgcav.org.